Starting point for 6.5 PRC

[moosinaround]

I am looking for a safe starting load for a 130 gr swift sciroccos in my 6.5 PRC. I have several powder choices, rl26 is the powder id like to use. Any shooters of this fine caliber have a safe starting load I could try and then tweak? I’d gladly share results on the 6.5/.264 recipe thread after my experiments!! Thanks gunNutters, Moosinaround

 

[pacobillie]

There is data published on the Hornady website, including data for RL-26.

 

[moosinaround]

There is data published on the Hornady website, including data for RL-26.

Thanks, I’ve seen that. I’m looking for 130 gr data. Moosin

 

[pacobillie]

Case capacity is similar to 6.5-06. Use 6.5-06 starting loads.

 

[tkhiebs]

I used H1000 with 125 gr bullet. My load was at 59.2 grns

 

[Tin indian]

where on earth did you find RL26?

 

[shockwave]

Start with 55gr and work up to 57gr. using H4831sc for 130's. I'm using 53gr of H4831 for 140's. So far I have had good luck. I got the info from Snipers hide. I started with 50gr of H4831. I'm using 140gr Berger Hunting VLD's. This morning I had a first round hit at 1135mtr's!